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Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

Overview

Summary of the Tornadoes and Severe Weather Tuesday September 24th, 2024. 

Thunderstorms developed along a warm front, resulting in the development of 4 tornadoes. See the Public Information Statement (PNS) for the survey results. This webpage will be updated as more information is received.

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Storm Cell-Microburst near Fort Wayne, IN September 24th, 2024               (Megan Dodson, NWS Northern Indiana)

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